Accessory plug needed

jivebiker · Post by **jivebiker** » Thu May 12, 2005 7:35 pm

Does anyone know where I can get hold of a compatible female electrical connector to use in the accessory power socket. I want to use it to charge up with an optimate, so just need the connector with some wires.

Thanks

Boxadog 2000 · Post by **Boxadog 2000** » Thu May 12, 2005 7:45 pm

Dont you mean the male plug!

I got mine from maplins £2.50

Chamelespoon · Post by **Chamelespoon** » Thu May 12, 2005 9:21 pm

Bit more expensive, but the Optimate car adapter cable also works (that's what I'm using).

vienna · Post by **vienna** » Thu May 12, 2005 9:52 pm

Do you have details of the maplin part number by any chance?

Rob B · Post by **Rob B** » Fri May 13, 2005 1:12 pm

Most BMW dealers keepp them in stock.

Rgds, Rob

jivebiker · Post by **jivebiker** » Mon May 16, 2005 1:36 am

I suppose its male in that it inserts into the body of the other plug... I would go for female as the bike end has prongs that insert into metal sleeves in the accessory end.

Either way, the maplin part number would be handy!

Chamelespoon · Post by **Chamelespoon** » Mon May 16, 2005 7:31 am

Okay, this isn't what you're after, but just checking that this is the type of plug you're talking about (as I got the wrong end of the stick to start with):

2mm 2-pole connector

I had a quick look, but couldn't find one with both connections female.

I imagine BMW will have them, but I dread to think how much they'll charge (the accessory plug - £2.50 ish elsewhere - was £7 from BMW!).

jivebiker · Post by **jivebiker** » Tue May 17, 2005 7:56 pm

The connector on my bike is definately a 2 prong jobbie, in a rectangular c/s housing, located under the seat or r/h side panel.

That Maplin plug may fit, the shape looks like it is to prevent polarity reversal, as it is a little shaped inside (although hard to get a good look into).

It looks like the plug on my step son's remote controlled "Growler". I will look into this further.

Thanks.

Merecat · Post by **Merecat** » Tue May 17, 2005 9:02 pm

when my optimate plug corroded to dust i replaced both with standard battery connectors for R/C models. £3 from your local model shop.

Mick